| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $237.64 | 6.543% | $253.1888 | $253.19 | $253.20 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.44 | 6.638% | $194.5504 | $194.55 | $194.55 | $194.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.48 | 4.514% | $199.0783 | $199.08 | $199.10 | $199.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.54 | 9.522% | $40.0193 | $40.02 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $128.99 | 5.538% | $136.1335 | $136.13 | $136.15 | $136.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.85 | 8.252% | $250.9823 | $250.98 | $251.00 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.93 | 11.157% | $48.8313 | $48.83 | $48.85 | $48.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,051.87 | $1,122.7839 | $1,122.78 | $1,122.85 | $1,122.80 | |